Arsenal handed boost as positive update provided on Odegaard's injury, says Ansser Sadiq

The Arsenal captain is at risk of an extended period out of action due to ankle ligament damage.

Gunners boss Mikel Arteta stated he could be out for more than a month, but Solbakken is optimistic. 

He told Norwegian outlet NRK: "We are preparing with a plan with Martin and one without." 

He is referencing the October international break, when his team takes on Slovenia and Austria. 

Arteta stated this week: “After everything was scanned, the scan showed he has got some damage, especially on one of the ligaments in the ankle. 

"We are going to miss him. I don’t want to (give a timeline) because I am not a doctor but yes, it is something quite significant so we are going to lose him for a while. Hopefully not months, but let’s see.”